4Ways Scuba opened its doors in July 1996. Situated in Fourways Mall, the shop serves diving enthusiasts in the area, as well as many loyal customers who come from far and wide to enjoy our service. We stock a wide range of quality brands to choose from, all at competitive prices, and we provide a valuable after-sale service, for all of your continuing needs.

The dive school runs regular diving courses ranging from entry level Open Water to professional Assistant Instructor as well as various specialties including Wreck, Shark, Nitrox, and Photography. Our instructors are very experienced, and very professional.

Additional diving services include equipment servicing and travel arrangements for diving excursions. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff are willing to help with all your diving requirements - from courses to equipment, gear servicing to travel plans.

PADI Open Water Diver Course

Now is the time to dive into the PADI Open Water Diver course, the most popular dive program in the world! This is your ticket to a lifetime of intense adventure with PADI, the dive company that sets the standards in the global diving community.

Why PADI Open Water?

As a certified PADI Open Water Diver, the most widely recognized and respected rating in the world, you have the freedom to dive with a buddy independent of a professional. If you already tried a PADI Discover Scuba Diving experience or are PADI Scuba Diver certified, check with your instructor to see how credit from these courses may apply to the open water program.

What do I need to start?

Virtually anyone who is in good health, reasonably fit, and comfortable in the water can earn a PADI Open Water Diver certification. You must be older than the age of 14 to begin the PADI Open Water Diver program. If you are between 10 and 14 or have a child between these ages, there is a PADI Junior Open Water Diver program available.

What will I do?

Throughout the course, you'll learn fundamentals of scuba diving, including dive equipment and techniques. You earn this rating by completing pool dives on the weekend, 5 evenings of knowledge development sessions and by making four open water (ocean or lake) dives.

How long will it take?

PADI programs are performance based. You proceed as you demonstrate mastery of the course skills. This allows you to work at a pace that is comfortable for you. If you need more time or more practice we can work independently with you.

The crew packs from PADI include a manual so you can start independent study as soon as you like! The course itself starts on a Tuesday night with intros, paperwork and the first audiovisual presentation of module 1. Wednesday night we introduce you to all of your equipment. Thursday night we complete modules 2 & 3, and modules 4 & 5 will be finished on Monday night. That leaves just Tuesday night to go through your knowledge reviews and complete the exam.

The weekend in the middle of the lectures will be your pool session time. It only leaves it to you to decide where you would like to qualify. Please check on our Calendar for Inland Diving or Weekends Away, the sooner after your pool sessions the better. Please also check for dates of our next Open Water Course starting on a Tuesday night.

Open Water: including kit, crewpack, 3 nights/4 dives, DAN insurance and certification

PADI Advanced Open Water Diver Course

Move up and experience real adventure with the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course. As you step beyond the PADI Open Water Diver level, you make five dives and have the opportunity to try some of diving's most rewarding and useful specialty activities, such as deep diving, digital underwater photography, wreck diving and much more. These skills make diving much more than underwater sightseeing. Plus, the Advanced Open Water Diver course takes you one step closer to Master Scuba Diver - the ultimate non professional certification in recreational diving.

There are some amazing dives that require an Advanced Open Water Diver certificate to participate - these include some drift dives and deep dives. This is such an easy course to do! Just come away with us on any of our planned weekends and do 5 dives. No sweat!

The advanced course is made up of 2 core dives - Deep and Navigation, and 3 electives Adventure Dives dependant on conditions. Extended briefings take the place of long lectures.

Must be a PADI Open Water Diver (or qualifying certification from another training organization) and 15 years old (12 for Junior Advanced Open Water Diver)

Number of dives: Five dives

Adventure Dive options include

Your skills and confidence in the water improve dramatically! The experience is so worth it! Once you have built up your skills and experience in the water your next PADI qualification is the PADI Rescue Diver course, voted the most rewarding course.

Advanced Open Water: includes crewpack, 3 nights/ 5 dives, and certification at the coast

Each Adventure Dive in the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course may credit toward the first dive of the corresponding PADI Specialty Diver course which will help to gain you your Master Scuba Diver Rating

Materials: Adventures in Diving Crew-Pak, Adventures in Diving manual and video and logbook

PADI Divemaster Course

Your adventure into the professional levels of recreational diving begins with the PADI Divemaster program. Working closely with a PADI Instructor, in this program you expand your dive knowledge and hone your skills to the professional level. PADI Divemaster training develops your leadership abilities, qualifying you to supervise dive activities and assist instructors with student divers.

During the PADI Divemaster program, you learn dive leadership skills through both classroom and independent study. You complete water skills and stamina exercises, as well as training exercises that stretch your ability to organize and solve problems.

Minimum Number of Logged Dives: 60 for certification as PADI Divemaster

Knowledge Development: 12 topics ranging from dive theory to assisting student divers in training

Prerequisites: PADI Advanced Open Water Diver (or qualifying certification from another training organization), PADI Rescue Diver (or qualifying certification from another training organization), 20 logged dives, 18 years old.

Materials You'll Need:

PADI Divemaster Manual
Recreational Dive Planner (RDP) - all three versions (Table, Wheel and eRDP including associated Instructions for Use booklets)
The Encyclopedia of Recreational Diving
Diving Knowledge Workbook
Divemaster Slates
Instructor Guides for the programs that may be conducted by PADI Divemasters.
Divemaster Video

If you are passionate about diving, dependable and confident, becoming a Divemaster may be the most rewarding goal you have achieved. The course is run as an internship and takes about 4-6 weeks. Your skills and knowledge will be tested and you will have the opportunity to work with students and customers. Once qualified you may become part of our team of trusted DMs, or you might even pursue a career in diving. Courses by request only.

PADI Junior Open Water Diver Course

Kids are so keen to try something new! Scuba diving opens the door to a brand new world of excitement and adventure, and it is something the whole family can do.

A Junior Open Water diver is between 10 and 14 years old, and must meet the same performance requirements as adult divers on the Open Water course.

Providing they dive with a parent (10-11yrs) or adult (12-14yrs) and stay within maximum depth limits (12m for 10-11yrs, 18m for 12-14yrs), the Junior Open Water course is safe and fun.

Junior Open Water certifications can be run with the Open Water Course but numbers are kept down to increase instructor student contact. We run regular fulltime courses in the school holidays, please call us on 011 465 0902 for further details.

Junior Open Water: including kit, crewpack, 3 nights/4 dives, DAN insurance and certification

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